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Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1918, Page 2

The Paeroa from Wellington put in to Westport last night and leaves for Hokitika to-night.

The Mayor of Westport and three other delegates will attend the Otira tunnel deputation at Christchurch on Wednesday. The “Guardian” four paged supplement is issued to our readers to-day in the usual course. Tt will be found a very interesting number.

Mrs M. Johnson of Grey mouth was advised yesterday that her son Private Mat Johnson had been admitted to Walton on Thames Hospital suffering from pleurisy on March 14th. Miss Laycock, who was recently appointed assistant mistress in the Secondary Division of Hokitika District High School, arrived on Thursday morning and has taken up her duties. The Railway Department notify that for the Easter holidays there will be through connection to Christchurch oh Good Friday, Easter Monday and the following Wednesday, in addition to the ordinary timetable. We understand that- Mr Fred Williams and Sons have purchased the share of Mr Henry Williams in the Williams Bros’. Cook’s River interests. The purchase money is said to be a- very substantial figure. The property is situated at TVeheka and Pekanga, South Westland, and is noted for the fine stock reared there.

Mr H. Williams assistant master at Hokitika District High School, who has been in ill-health for some time past, and has been granted three months leave of absence from his duties accompanied by Mrs Williams, and dough ters left earlier in the week on a holiday trip to New South Wales to recuperate. His many friends will wish for his early ercovery.

The prompt, alarm given early this morning was the subject of considerable approving comment among Fire Brigade members, this being the first night call of the new night-watchman ("Mr. James Millner) and showed he was keeping a sharp look out. Luckily the circumstances of the outbreak were not of a serious nature.

There was a good audience at t ’ Opera House last evening when Mr. McLean presented ‘further chapters of the serial Liberty, a couple of comedies, and the star drama “Big Tremaine,” A very interesting and well presented picture of decided interest. The orchestra added considerably to tlie general enjoyment with a pleasing programme.

The firebel 1 rang out an alarm of fire this morning at three o’clock, the cause being a smouldering heap of rubbish in the yard of Mr. FalkenbaclFs residence at the corner of Bealey and Stafford Streets, suddenly bursting into flame. It quickly died down again, and the services of the Brigade were not required. On the Brigade members mustering at the No. 1 station for roll call Superintendent Braddon complimented the men on their fine muster, and expressed his appreciation that the call had been an easy one.

Before the members of the Fire Brigade were dismissed after returning to No 1 station this morning, after the alarm of fire was given, Superintendent Braddon took the opportunity of formally mentioning the death of Supt. Ryan, of the Greymouth Brigade, stating that the sympathy of the Brigade had been forwarded to the relatives, together with a wreath to be placed on the grave. He with the Deputy-Supi. and several other members were going to the funeral (this afternoon) to represent the Brigade. The special parade was then dismissed. Some time between nine and ten o’clock yesterday morning the weighbridge cabin, as well as the lamp room at the Paparoa Mine were completely destroyed by fire. The premises, which were situate at Middle Flat, contained miuiy miner’s lamps none of which were saved. The estimated damage is £l-50. -As no work has been in progress at the mine for the last few days the outbreak can be called a mysterious one. Should the miners decide upon resuming work, the management consider they can secure a sufficiency of lamps tip ensure operations to be gone on with without delay so far as the supply of lamps is concerned.

Arrangements arc in train for a monster deputatiin to meet the Hon. Minister of Public Works at Christchurch on Wednesday next regarding the speed ing up of the Otira tunnel works. The Mayor of Christchurch predicts it will he the largest public deputation to meet any Minister yet assembled in Christchurch. A large hall has been on gaged for the occasion. Representatives will attend from all over Canterbury, every local body being represents ed. The West Coast has been invited to send representatives, and among those to signify their intention of being present at the deputation are the Mayors of Hokitika (Mr. Perry) and Ross (Mr. Grimmond) the County Chairman, (Mr, Ward), and the Hon. Secretary of the Westland Chamber of Commerce (Mr. Evans). It is hoped representatives from Greymouth, Reefton, and Westport will attend also. The Coasters cross over on Tuesday next. Latest Millinery; latest in dress goods; latest winter coats and knitted coats are showing at F. Schroder and Advt.

Mr and Mrs John Stoop of Woodstock insert a notice of thanks in this issue. Owing to three head of cattle thereon having been shot by accident or otherwise, Mr. O’Reilley gives notice in this issue warning all persons against trespassing or shooting on his section at the head of Kanieri Lake. Th© funeral of the late Mrs Stoop senr. of Woodstock, took place on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended. The scholars of Woodstock school attended as a body. The Rev. J. E. Holloway conducted tho service.

“Harvest Thanksgiving Services will be conducted by the Rev. H. Ryan at the Methodist Church to-morrow. On Monday night (March 25th) there will be a sale of produce and plain and Fancy articles in St, Andrews Hall at 7 o’clock. Admission free.—Advt. The death of Mr. W. Evenden senr,. took place at Kumara, last Saturday. Deceased who was 85 years of age, had been an, honored resident of the district since the first days of the rush. He came out to the colonies in the Great Eastern. He leaves a widow, three sons and a daughter, to mourn their loss.

No matter is of more importance to the future of New Zealand than the education of the young. In order to be able to cope with the fierce competition that is sure to arise after the war 'our people must be educated in the best sense of the term. In the past the Government has shown itself unable to rise to the occasion and to appreciate the value of Education. This month th© New Zealand Educational Institute is conducting a campaign to stir up public opinion in the matter and as n part of the campaign, a public meeting will be held in the Town Hall. Hokitika on Wednesday next at 8 p.m. The speakers will all be experts and those who arc deeply interested in this vital matter and the public are invited to show their interest by attending in large numbers.

The veil of mystery surrounding the disappearance of Mr A. J. Thompson of the staff of the Dunedin Magistrate’s Court, was happily lifted to a certain extent, on Monday evening by the discovery of Mr. Thompson at Tomahawk though much remains still to be explain ed (says the “Otago Daily Times”). About 6 o’clock Mr G c °rge Coughlan. of Tomahawk road, reported to tho Anderson Ray constable that he had found the missing man on the verandah of a week-end cottage at Tomahawk. Mr Thompson was found to he in a very weak and emaciated condition and was conveyed by motor care to the Dunedin Hospital, where there seems ever prospect that he will make a good recovery. He was able to converse quite rationally, hut appeared to be suffering from serious loss of memory. For this reason and also because of his weakness from lack of food ho was unable to give any connected account or explanation of his movements since he disappeared on February 17th. We regret to record th© death ol another old and esteemed pioneer in the person of Air. Thomas Kelly, of Awatuna, who passed away at Westland Hospital last 1 evening, shortly before six o’clock. Deceased had been in failing health for some months. Mr Kelly was a native of County Wexford, Ireland and 82 years of age, came to Dunedin in 1865, and shortly after found his way to the West Coast, soon after settling at Awatuna, where he has followed mining operations for a period of about 46 years . He was a well known figure in the district and highly respected. He leaves a family of on© daughted (Mrs -Yorke, of Ohakune) and five sons (John, Michael and Lawrence at Awatuna, Patrick, solicitor at Feilding and Joseph at Ruatapu) Mrs Kelly predeceased her husband, about 22 years ago The family will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement. The funeral takes place to Stafford cemetery on Mondav afternoon.

Misses Addison are displaying smart styles in winter millinery including velvets, felts and tagelo. Also novelties in trimmings. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Owing to increasing traffic Mr Gooch will make a regular motor connection with the train at Jacksons’ on every Saturday morning. Intending passengers should make early application.— Advt.

In SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA yon always get highest str mgtb purest quality and best value. When ‘TAN-OL’ comes in, dullness goe s out. A splendid polisher for floors and furniture. Lather and tan-shoes Commercial Travellers have taken kindly to “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. So also have thrifty housewives consequently its success is assured.— Wm. Perry and Co., Wholesale Agents for “NO RUBBING.” Misses Addison are showing n choice selection of knitted sports coats in a variety Of colours and up-to-date, styles.—Advt.

A very nice selection of silk blouses to be had at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.

The finest FLUID MAGNESIA is SHARLANDS. More fleshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality. Larg er bottle—lower price.